SEABREEZE Ford/The Jeep Store Week 3 Shore Conference Football Scoreboard
SEABREEZE Ford/The Jeep Store Shore Conference Football Scoreboard
WEEK 3
BYE: None
Saturday, Sept. 20
Class C North
Colts Neck 34, Long Branch 24
The Cougars (1-3, 1-1) got into the win column for the first time in a high-scoring win over the Green Wave (0-4, 0-2) in a battle of two winless teams.
Long Branch struck first to take a 6-0 lead through the end of the first quarter, but four minutes into the second, senior quarterback Zack Caporale found senior running back Joe Pignatelli through the air for a score, with the extra point giving the Cougars a 7-6 lead. Both teams added scores to ramp up the offense to close the second half, and the Green Wave got an extra touchdown late to take an 18-13 lead headed into halftime.
Caporale found paydirt with his legs to open the third quarter, scoring on a sneak to take a 20-13 lead four minutes into the second half. Long Branch responded with another score to keep pace, but Pignatelli added a touchdown on the ground just seconds into the fourth quarter to give Colts Neck a lead it would not relinquish. Caporale iced the game with a passing touchdown to senior wideout Aiden Bain with two minutes left.
No. 12 Manasquan 36, Shore 21
It was the Ace Etienne show as the Warriors (3-1, 1-1) bounced back from last week’s loss to take down the Blue Devils (2-1, 1-1)
Manasquan’s star senior tailback got it done on both sides of the ball in the victory. In all, he totaled 268 yards and five touchdowns on 30 carries to help lift the offense.
Etienne got the party started five minutes into the game, breaking free for a 53-yard touchdown to strike first. Five minutes later, senior quarterback Matt Antonucci found fellow senior Frankie Tackett for 41 yards to put Manasquan near the goal line. Etienne added his second score on the very next play to take a two-score lead.
With seven minutes to play in the second quarter, Etienne reached the end zone a third time with a 14-yard run to give the Warriors a 21-0 lead. Shore then put together an extended scoring drive and got on the board with a one-yard sneak from junior quarterback Logan Clark. The score stood at 21-7 into halftime.
The Blue Devils cut the lead in half to start the third quarter, thanks to a seven-yard passing touchdown from Clark to senior wide receiver Jack Madalone on the second half’s opening drive. Shore remained within a touchdown for the rest of the third quarter, but Etienne notched his fourth score of the game to open up the final quarter. After a penalty on the extra point, Manasquan opted to go for two, and Antonucci converted with his legs to take a 29-14 lead.
Up by two scores, Etienne and the Warriors’ defense made a big play with an interception on fourth down. Shore would not go down quietly, however, as it got the ball back and Clark lofted a 56-yard touchdown pass to senior wideout Enzo Cagliastro to draw back to within a touchdown. The Blue Devils’ defense stepped up to the task again and forced a punt, but on the ensuing drive Manasquan junior linebacker Luke Barry intercepted a pass.
Etienne helped ice the game on a 59-yard rushing score with three-and-a-half minutes to play, and Barry’s second interception of the fourth quarter a minute later ended Shore’s comeback attempt.
Class D South
Keyport 51, Keansburg 20
The Red Raiders (1-3, 1-1) got in the win column for the first time with a rivalry win over the Titans (1-2, 0-1) to retain the Bayshore Bell Trophy.
Keyport got scores from all three phases en route to its highest-scoring performance of the season, and eclipsing its combined scoring total in the first three games.
On the offensive side, the Red Raiders got big plays aplenty, including a 60-yard touchdown run from senior running back Jermaine Bardon, and a 20-yard score through the air from junior quarterback Marshall Colangelo to senior wideout Emmanuel Kay-Flagg. Bardon later scored from 38 yards out through the air, and Colangelo added a 35-yard touchdown run.
They also scored twice on defense. Junior linebacker Noah Megna intercepted a pass and rumbled 50 yards to the end zone, and with the Titans backed up deep in their own territory, junior safety John Dane recovered a fumble in the end zone for another score.
Even on special teams, Keyport found the end zone. Senior Mekai Henderson took a kickoff 65 yards to the house.
Friday, Sept. 19
Class A North
No. 2 Holmdel 49, Middletown South 21
Senior quarterback Jack Cannon threw a career-high five touchdown passes and rushed for two more as the Hornets (3-0, 2-0) raced past the Eagles (0-4, 0-2) to continue their unbeaten start. Cannon found senior wideout James Murphy and sophomore wideout Anthony Serini for two touchdowns apiece and also hit junior Michael Todisco for a touchdown pass.
Todisco also intercepted a pass on defense to give him a Shore Conference-best four interceptions for the season.
No. 3 Rumson-Fair Haven 38, Marlboro 7
Junior running back Ryder Izzo rushed for two touchdowns and sophomore quarterback Brady Williams tossed a pair of touchdown passes as the Bulldogs (3-1, 1-1) bounced back after last week’s loss to defeat the Mustangs (2-2, 0-2).
Senior tight end Jack Gyimesi caught a touchdown in his first game back from injury, and junior wideout Cole Spoonire also had a touchdown grab. Senior defensive back Austin Kenny returned a blocked punt for a touchdown along with intercepting a pass. Senior kicker Drew Cavise converted on a 25-yard field goal.
No. 1 Red Bank Catholic 36, No. 5 Middletown North 0
Freshman quarterback Rahmir Rivera threw four touchdowns, three of them to senior wideout Daniel Zabora, and freshman running back Gabe Kemp rushed for 92 yards and a touchdown as the Caseys (4-0, 2-0) rolled over the Lions (2-1, 1-1) to continue their undefeated start to the season.
Junior tight end TJ Walsh also had a touchdown catch, and Zabora and senior safety Gavin Richter each had interceptions.
Class A South
No. 4 Brick Memorial 28, No. 9 Toms River North 21
Senior quarterback Jason Lajara found senior wideout Nyzier Matthews for a last-second touchdown as the Mustangs (3-1, 2-0) topped the Mariners (1-3, 0-2) in a thriller. Lajara found Matthews for three touchdowns on the night, and junior tight end Joe Livio also had a touchdown.
The win by Brick Memorial snapped a 40-game winning streak against public schools by Toms River North. The last public school to beat the Mariners was Kingsway, also on a last-second touchdown pass, in a sectional final in 2021. The last Shore Conference public school to beat Toms River North was Rumson-Fair Haven in 2021, and the last Ocean County public school to beat them was Lacey in 2020.
Jackson 28, No. 6 Donovan Catholic 0
The Jaguars (2-2, 1-0) knocked off the Griffins (1-3, 1-1) behind two rushing touchdowns and a passing touchdown from senior quarterback Mason Ciccariello.
Senior running back Jio Kabiri rushed for 185 yards in senior running back Jonah Glenn’s absence, as Glenn was out with an injury. The victory marked the first home win in school history for the newly merged Jackson Township High School.
Class B North
Wall 49, Freehold Township 19
Senior running back Dylan Cohen scored four touchdowns and senior quarterback Brian McKenna passed for three touchdowns as the Crimson Knights (2-2, 2-0) rolled over the Patriots (2-2, 0-2).
Cohen rushed for three touchdowns in addition to scoring on a 10-yard screen pass from McKenna. McKenna also found senior wideout Heath Reinhardt for a 27-yard touchdown, as well as senior tight end Justin Davis on a seven-yard touchdown. Sophomore running back Michael Boulard added a 10-yard touchdown run.
Wall suffered a tough loss as senior defensive lineman Wyatt Capro left the game with an injury and did not return.
No. 10 Manalapan 13, Howell 0
Junior running back Nicky Palmieri rushed for two touchdowns as the Braves (3-1, 1-0) shut out the Rebels (1-3, 0-2) in their first divisional game.
Senior defensive back Crue Brown and senior defensive lineman Brayden Miller each came away with interceptions. Junior linebacker Ethan Fogelstrom had multiple sacks.
Class B South
Central 42, Manchester 8
Junior wideout/defensive back CJ Yates ran an interception 90 yards for a touchdown and returned a punt 70 yards for a touchdown, and junior wideout/defensive back Zy’Shaun Carroll returned an interception 90 yards for a touchdown as the Golden Eagles (3-1, 1-1) bounced back from last week’s loss with a victory over the Hawks (0-4, 0-2).
Senior running back Austin Jarvis and senior Elijah Reeder each ran for a touchdown.
No. 8 Southern 35, Brick 7
Senior running back Aidan Covell rushed for two touchdowns and junior quarterback Carson Abbato found sophomore tight end Lukas Iliescu for two touchdowns as the Rams (4-0, 2-0) knocked off the Dragons (3-1, 1-1) to take over sole possession of first place in Class B South.
An interception by junior defensive back Luke Iorio set up Covell’s first score, a three-yard run. Abbato found Iliescu on touchdown passes of 19 yards and 35 yards. Covell’s second touchdown run went for two yards. Abbato’s third touchdown pass of the day went to senior wideout Ace Williams on a five-yard score.
Class C North
Red Bank 27, No. 11 Matawan 18
Senior running back Matt Huss rushed for two touchdowns and more than 100 yards, and junior Kaden Jackson returned a punt 75 yards for a touchdown as the Bucs (2-1, 2-0) knocked off the Huskies (2-2, 1-1) for their second straight win.
Senior tight end Bennett Lopez added a two-yard touchdown catch, and senior linebacker Jah’mir Lane-Bailey had two sacks on defense.
Class C South
Lacey 28, Barnegat 0
Junior running back Joey Davis rolled up 200 yards and four touchdowns on 27 carries to help the Lions (2-2, 1-0) surpass their win total from last season with a shutout of the Bengals (2-2, 0-2).
Toms River East 40, Lakewood 8
Senior quarterback Brayden Flanagan threw two touchdown passes and four different players found the end zone on the ground as the Raiders (3-1, 2-0) cruised past the Piners (2-2, 0-2).
Flanagan found senior Ben Standfast and junior wideout Austin Sanok on passing touchdowns. Senior running back Luke Brush, junior running back Colin Heale, sophomore running back Logan Harrison, and sophomore wideout Tyler Mendes each scored a touchdown on the ground. Heale, Harrison, and senior Colin Cummings each picked off a pass on defense.
Class D North
Ocean 28, Asbury Park 14
Senior running back Josh Calixte rumbled for three touchdowns as the Spartans (2-2, 1-1) handed the Blue Bishops (2-1, 0-1) their first loss of the season.
Calixte scored on rushes of 1, 63, and 28 yards. Junior quarterback Jordan Gaudious found senior wideout Mickey McGovern for an 11-yard touchdown. McGovern also intercepted a pass on defense that led to Calixte’s second touchdown.
Asbury Park senior quarterback Ny’John Kirkpatrick found junior wideout Kingston Dunkley for a 34-yard touchdown pass. Senior running back Amiere Massie ran for a 73-yard touchdown in the loss.
Raritan 55, Freehold Boro 25
Senior linebacker LJ D’Alessandro had a defensive touchdown and junior running back Eric Berg scored two first-half touchdowns as the Rockets (2-1, 2-0) exploded past the Colonials (1-3, 0-2) for their most points in a game since 2005.
Raritan teamed up for four more rushing touchdowns from senior fullback John Jeleniewski, junior running back Snyder Obeng, junior Marko Brown and sophomore slotback Louis Zweidinger. Zweidinger also caught a 50-yard touchdown pass from sophomore quarterback Zahir Jones.
Senior Damier Lester had three kickoff returns for touchdowns of 95, 94 and 90 yards in the loss for Freehold.
Class D South
Point Beach 41, Monmouth 36
Senior quarterback Matthew Rossi threw for over 300 yards and three touchdowns as the Garnet Gulls (3-1, 2-0) topped the Falcons (2-2, 1-1) in a shootout.
Junior wideout/defensive back Danny Cavanaugh caught two touchdown passes and intercepted two passes on defense. Senior wideout Eli Ives caught two touchdown passes.
Nondivisional
Pinelands 35, New Egypt 0
Junior quarterback JJ Jenkins ran for two touchdowns and threw for another as the Wildcats (2-2) topped the Warriors (0-3) for their second straight win.
Junior wideout Anthony Bonds hauled in Jenkins’ touchdown pass. Sophomore running back RJ Clarke rushed for over 100 yards for the second straight week and scored a touchdown. Senior running back Ishmael Jacquez capped off the scoring. Senior kicker Jacob Haywood was a perfect 5-for-5 on extra points. Junior defensive back Sam Kilasi also recorded an interception in the Wildcats second straight shutout.
Point Boro 14, No. 7 St. John Vianney 12
Senior running back Calvin Videon-Perino ran for an 11-yard touchdown and junior quarterback Jake Clayton ran for a one-yard touchdown and snagged the game-winning interception as the Panthers (1-3) stunned the Lancers (2-2) for their first victory of the season.
Neptune 41, Toms River South 0
Junior quarterback Caleb Brown-Mason threw two touchdown passes and junior running back Kingston Pinnock ran for two touchdowns as the Scarlet Fliers (3-1) dominated against the Indians (0-3).
Brown-Mason found junior wideout Daaron Lynch on a 44-yard touchdown pass and senior wideout William Holland on a 32-yard touchdown pass. Pinnock ran for touchdowns of 19 and 13 yards. Junior Hassin McMillian rushed for a 25-yard touchdown and junior running back Jazzar Brown added a 2-yard scoring run.
Brown-Mason finished with 117 yards passing and two touchdowns and also ran for 81 yards. The Scarlet Fliers had 194 yards rushing as a team.
